It’s graduation season, but this year is like no other. With social distancing in place, the commencement ceremonies and the hard-earned parties will be virtual, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be gifts. You can still honor your grads as they get ready to leave the nest — whether that means heading off to college, or starting a new job and
moving into their own place.
Finding a gift that they’ll actually want can be tricky. Sure, cash is always welcome, but the best gifts for grads meet at the intersection of cool and practical. Here are our picks, from dorm room must-haves to personalized everything, to celebrate their
accomplishments and help make your grad’s next chapter a little better.
For the grad who’s too picky to buy for:
RAYGUN
You can’t go wrong with an Amazon gift card, but put it in a cool card that does some good. Raygun’s Graduation 2020: Pomp And Circumstances and Flattening The Curve greeting cards are $4 each, with 35% of profits going to supporting food banks, at raygunsite.com. Amazon gift cards start at $25 on amazon.com
AMAZON
Most likely to rule the world: This “Guide to Life” collection of quotes from Dr. Seuss’ bestselling book makes a perfect gift for graduation. $9.34, amazon.com
KEURIG
Keurig’s slim K-Mini Plus single-serve coffeemaker uses K-Cup pods and has a Strong Brew feature to make a more intense cup in minutes. $99.99, keurig.com
MARK AND GRAHAM
Most likely to lose things: Mark & Graham’s monogrammed leather roll-up keeps your charger, earbuds and other small essentials secure, and comes in 15 colors. $29.99, markandgraham.com